Shark Theory

My triathlon bike has been acting funny. I took it to the shop and learned that the gears were off due to wear and tear and simply needed recalibrating. What areas of our lives do we need recalibration in?

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. The danger of the day-to-day
2. The importance of stepping back
3. How to win faster with less effort
4. Growth Recalibration

One of my best friend's was murdered two years ago and today's his birthday. This time of year is always difficult and it's really easy to get down on life. When we're down, we have to remind ourselves... my life is good.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Negative Feedback loops
2. The importance of Yellow Cars
3. You have Support
4. How to instantly change your mood

In Paulo Coehlo's book, the "Alchemist," there is a quote that says, "Camels are traitorous: they walk thousands of paces and never seem to tire. Then suddenly, they kneel and die. But horses tire bit by bit. You always know how much you know you can ask of them, and when it is that they are about to die."

Today we look at the leadership implications at looking at people as Camels.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Boss vs Leaders
2. The advantage of showing fatigue
3. Short-sided Leadership
4. Increasing Capacity

Book release days for me are typically depressing days because the years of work and the relationship I've built with the book are now out of my hands and into the minds and interpretations of the readers. The act of "completion" sometimes leaves us fearful of what's on the other side and thus keeps us from completing certain tasks in life.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. The weight of completion
2. Fear of finish lines
3. Separating who we are from what we do
4. The Beauty in imperfection

In the classic cartoon, Wile E. Coyote vs Roadrunner, Wile spends decades focused on chasing the roadrunner, only to "catch" him one time. When was the last time you stayed that focused in pursuit of a goal?

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Staying laser focused
2. Devising a Plan
3. Becoming known for your consistency
4. Trusting in your tools
5. What to do after you reach a goal

When visiting my parents this past weekend, I watched the interaction of the hundred or so birds that my mom feeds every morning.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Leading by Example
2. How to build a following
3. How to start late and still win
4. Dispelling myths

My brother is starting a race today called 29029. It's a 36 hour event that requires you to climb a mountain in Utah 13 times for the vertical equivalent of Mount Everest. The same strategy for mountain climbing is the same strategy used for climbing the goal mountains in our lives.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Ingenuity
2. Using the BluePrint
3. Being prepared to go the distance
4. Dominate by Consistency

Have you ever burned the candle at both ends of the stick for so long that you find yourself physically and emotionally unable to do anything? That's what happens when exhaustion turns to long term fatigue and it can inhibit our growth if we're not conscious of it and how to prevent it.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Tired vs Exhausted
2. The longterm effects of exhaustion
3. The truth about fatigue
4. Ultimate Rest for Performance

In 1927, Babe Ruth set the Major League Record for most Home Runs in a season, a record that stood for decades. That same year, he also set another record that no one ever discusses - Strike outs in a season.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. The beauty of Failure
2. Why Playing it Safe is guaranteed failure
3. Turning No Into Yes
4. Powering up from Failure

Do you allow people to walk all over you? Do people steal your time and energy? Do Toxic people occupy your mind and inhibit your growth? It's time to set boundaries.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Protecting What We've Built
2. The important question to ask
3. Setting Growth Boundaries
4. Ridding Toxicity from your Life